Better Fuel Economy!

As the weather warms up, more families plan to hit the road for vacation. But with petrol prices at about Rs. 50 a litre and expected to peak pretty soon, those road trips are becoming more expensive than ever before. What can be done to improve petrol mileage?


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Experts say conservative driving and proper maintenance can improve your car's fuel economy. That means driving at posted speed limits and keeping your tires, engine and transmission at their peak condition.

Designers are also making vehicles more fuel efficient. More streamlined cars are being made, which will drag less at high speeds and consume less energy. New engines, such as the cylinder deactivation technology used in the latest Chevy Tahoe, also conserve fuel by running on fewer cylinders when necessary to save power. Experts say these new innovations, along with proper driving and maintenance, can save a tank of gas every other month.

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Hybrids are going where they've never been before. Lexus introduced the first "full" hybrid paired to a V8 engine for the best in luxury, performance and efficiency. The 2008 Lexus LS hybrid sedan was introduced to the world at the New York International Auto Show.

The hybrid version of the brand's fourth-generation flagship sedan combines a traditional gasoline engine with electric motors to produce outstanding performance, while improving fuel efficiency and producing dramatically fewer emissions. Combined with Lexus' hallmark luxury features, this car will be at the pinnacle of the luxury car market.

Knowledge and acceptance of hybrid vehicles continues to grow. This new Lexus hybrid comes to the market at a time when one-third of consumers are now considering purchasing hybrid vehicles.